Unexpected Change In Plans

Unfortunately, we have left our workamping job at Cripple Creek KOA.  It was a very difficult situation and we finally decided it was best to leave.  We  certainly planned on keeping our commitment and were supposed to stay until September 15th. However, we found it impossible to continue. 

We are now trying to decide what direction to go.  Should we find another workamping job for the summer, go visit friends, explore a new area??? We are not sure.  Other workampers have told us sometimes this happens. 

One thing we are sure of -  it did not make sense to be so unhappy.  Fulltiming gives you a lot of freedom and luckily we are not dependent on the income. Having a home on wheels helps too.

We will keep you posted. 

Backroad Jeep Trip - Weston Pass

(Leadville, Colorado) 72 degrees, blue skies with a few clouds

Flowers in Leadville

On our way home from Leadville we took a backroad trip to Fairplay  For Father's Day I got John a guide called Colorado Backroads and 4-Wheel Drive Trails by Charles Wells.  It is a great guide with lots of maps and each trail is rated (easy, moderate, or difficult).  The one we chose was rated as "easy".  In our most humble opinion it was not at all easy.  We had to travel very slowly and John had to maneuver very carefully to avoid bottoming out.  A high clearance jeep or similar is a must especially for the first 10 miles due to the huge boulders and ruts.

We did enjoy the trip and the views were spectacular . We ascended up to 11,921 feet high above tree level.  We saw a few wildflowers and a pretty waterfall. 

Above tree line

There were a few abandoned cabins and mines.  Some nice primitive campgrounds along the South Platte River were seen. 

It was certainly challenging and we both decided that we were not ready for anything more challenging than an easy trail...at least for awhile.  :)

Happy Trails!